Mamiya 7 II User Manual

Inserting Battery The camera will not function without a battery. 1. Remove the battery cover. Remove the battery chamber cover on the bottom of th

Battery Check 1. Set the shutter speed dial at 15. Turn shutter speed dial and set the figure 15 at the dot “A” *When the shutter speed was alrea

Mounting/Removing Lenses Closing the light shield curtain Removing camera body cap 1. Cock the wind-up lever. After cocking the shutter, close the

Mounting/Removing Lenses Mounting lens 1. Mounting lens. Align Lens Alignment Dot “A” with the Camera Alignment Dot “B”. Insert the lens into the ca

Removing lens Mounting/Removing Lenses 1. Cock the shutter and close the light shield curtain. After cocking the shutter, close the light shield cur

Mounting/Removing Lenses Precaution for mounting/removing lenses 1) As the rangefinder coupling roller is precisely adjusted, be sure not to touch w

Camera Functional Test Before using the camera, it is advisable to understand how it works. ① Power on/off lever ...

Setting the film speed Before Loading the Film ISO 25 • • 50 • • 100 • • 200 • • 400 • • 800 • • 1600 (32)

Before Loading the Film Setting the film type Memo clip This camera can use either 120 or 220/135 film. To set for the type of film used, simply rot

Loading the Film 1. Operate the spool bearing release lever. Push the spool release lever “A” on right side to the right, and install the take-up spo

READ ME FIRST The camera is shipped with the light shield cur-tain in the open position. Therefore you cannot remove the body cap unless you close t

Loading the Film 4. Align the start mark of the film with the start mark on the body. Wind the film advance lever until the small arrow (the starting

Loading the Film Prevention of Light Leaks Due To Loose Film Winding * Use your left thumb to press lightly on the paper leader while advancing wind

Taking Photographs AE (Automatic Exposure) Photography The aperture priority metering device is incorporated into the rangefinder system. The corre

Taking Photographs When “▼” LED blinks, it indicates overexposure. Rotate the aperture ring to stop down to a smaller f/stop until an LED indicates

Taking Photographs Manual Photography You may override the AE mode and select the aperture and shutter speed manually. Simply set the shutter spee

Taking Photographs • When on manual, 10 seconds after activation, the LED indicators will go out, to save battery power. If they do so during meterin

Taking Photographs Focusing the Lens When the lens has been focused, the double image superimposing rangefinder produces two superimposed images w

Taking Photographs Photographic area covered Within the viewfinder the subject area covered is indicated by the visible bright frame. Parallax is au

Taking Photographs 1. Pressing the shutter button. Press the shutter release button when you have focused and determined composition. • Wind the a

Taking Photographs Unloading the film 1. The back cover open. While pressing the back cover lock button, push the back cover open/close button, then

Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Mamiya 7II and welcome to the world-wide family of happy Mamiya camera owners ! Mamiya pioneere

Photographing to conform to purposes AE Lock (AEL) Photography The AEL position is very useful when making selective exposure measurements of importa

Photographing to conform to purposes Self-Timer The shutter is released about 10 seconds after pressing the self-timer button. The LED on the front of

Photographing to conform to purposes Time Exposures When taking an exposure longer than 4 seconds, set shutter to "B" (bulb). At "B&qu

Photographing to conform to purposes Flash Photography The Mamiya 7II features an X synchro flash terminal and its lens shutter system permits flash

Photographing to conform to purposes Multiple exposure mechanism While pressing the lock release button “A”, move the lever in the arrow direction

Photographing to conform to purposes Exposure Compensation The exposure compensator functions in a number of important ways. It can be used to corre

Photographing to conform to purposes Diopter Correction Lenses Six types of diopter correcting lenses are available for near/farsighted people. Mount

Photographing to conform to purposes How to Hold the Camera Neck strap Because most out of focus pictures are the result of camera movement, make s

Trouble shooting Uniquely designed to prevent errors. the Mamiya 7II incorporates numerous safety features. If the shutter will not function, it is v

Lenses N43mm f/4.5L N50mm f/4.5L N65mm f/4L 37 Lens construction : 9 elements in 5 groups Angle of view : 69° Minimum aperture : 22 35mm equival

Contents Mamiya 7II, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera ...3 Nomenclature Parts ...4

Lenses N80mm f/4L N150mm f/4.5L Lens construction : 6 elements in 4 groups Angle of view : 58° Minimum aperture : 22 35mm equivalent : 39mm Minim

Accessories Lens hood For 43mm f/4.5: Bayonet type For 50mm f/4: Bayonet type For 65mm f/4: Bayonet type For 80mm f/4: Bayonet type For 150mm

Accessories System chart 40

Specifications Type of Camera : 6 x 7cm format interchangeable lenses, rangefinder camera, dou ble formats (6 x 7 and 35mm panorama) Film Used :

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice The Mamiya 7II is a precision optical/mechanical instrument, built for heavy professional use and a long servic

Common Sense Camera Care and Practice Batteries Care 1. The sealed, new battery which is supplied with this camera may have been subject to storage co

Mamiya 7II, the ultimate 6x7 rangefinder camera The Mamiya 7II is the only camera in the world that has these exclusive features: • Ideal 6x7cm fil

Nomenclature Parts Camera Body Self-timer pilot lamp Exposure compensation lock release button Exposure compensation scale Power on/off lever Film s

Hot Shoe for mounting electronic Shutter speed dial A/AEL release button Film advance lever Multi-exposure lever Film setting index dots Film starti

Nomenclature Parts Focusing ring Depth-of-field scale Lens alignment dot Rangefinder coupling lever Aperture ring Distance scale (m • ft) Infrar

Nomenclature Parts Viewfinder display Bright field of view frame with 80mm F4 standard lens Long time exposure (under-exposure [Blinks])